Sand Shark Scholars

Sand Shark Scholars is an invitation only residential bridge program designed for
a selected group of freshmen. The Sand Shark Scholars Program is an academic transfer
program between USC Beaufort and USC Salkehatchie. Any student who applies to USC
Beaufort and qualifies for the program, will be sent an invitation to join and the
next steps required to enroll.

This invitation-only program provides first-time college students with structure and
comprehensive support from both institutions; it offers affordability, access, and
the eventual opportunity to enroll at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Sand
Shark Scholars students enjoy great benefits while working to meet USC Beaufort's
admissions requirements. Students are required to live on campus at USC Beaufort's
Hilton-Head Gateway Campus, while completing their first year of courses through USC
Salkehatchie.

The Sand Shark Scholars Program includes targeted academic advising, student support
services, and a student life component — all of which are designed to help students
succeed in meeting academic requirements for transferring to USC Beaufort. The successful
collaboration between USC Beaufort and USC Salkehatchie allows students to make progress
in their intended major during their freshman year while preparing to enroll at USC
Beaufort beginning their sophomore year.

Sand Shark Scholars extends from Fall 2018 through Spring 2019. To successfully complete
the program, students must earn 30 transferable credit hours from USC Salkehatchie
and earn at least a 2.0 GPA within the designated time frame.